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Harbour & Normanston

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About

Harbour & Normanston ward lies at the heart of Lowestoft, encompassing the historic town centre and its working harbour. The area is defined by its relationship with the North Sea, featuring a mix of retail, residential, and maritime industry. Lake Lothing, a saltwater lake, forms a central corridor for boat traffic, separating the ward's northern and southern sections. The harbour itself remains active with commercial and fishing vessels, directly linking the town to its maritime economy.

The ward includes the Normanston area, characterised by residential streets and local parks such as Normanston Park. Key civic buildings, including the town's main library and the East Suffolk Council offices, are situated here. The Lowestoft Railway Station provides a central transport link. The layout reflects the town's evolution, with Victorian and Edwardian architecture near the harbour giving way to more modern developments inland.

Area overview

On average Harbour & Normanston has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harbour & Normanston is £40,637 per year. There are 10 schools in Harbour & Normanston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harbour & Normanston is home to around 15,904 people, with a population density of about 4,049.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harbour & Normanston Population
15,904
Population density
4,049.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.28(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.23(+58%)
Shoplifting
18.05(+154%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.6(+159%)
Public order
9.31(+79%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,602
91.81%
Other White
537
3.38%
Other Asian
102
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
75
0.47%
Other
75
0.47%
Total population: 15,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,238
25.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,154
17.17%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,103
16.76%
Level 3 (A level)
2,040
16.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,781
14.19%
Total 16+ residents: 12,548

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,351
32.17%
Owns outright
1,789
24.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,376
18.83%
Social rents from council
816
11.17%
Other social rented
747
10.22%
Total households: 7,307

Property prices in Harbour & Normanston

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Harbour & Normanston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harbour & Normanston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harbour & Normanston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£220,000
Flats11£115,000
Semi-Detached19£197,000
Terraced111£145,000

10 years median price trend in Harbour & Normanston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harbour & Normanston.

All postcodes in Harbour & Normanston

NR321DR

Clapham Road South

NR321EA

Beach Road

NR321JL

Martins Score

NR321LU

London Road North

NR322HA

Rotterdam Road

NR322QN

Robin Hill

NR324EU

Ashley Downs

NR321JR

Albany Road

NR321SU

Edinburgh Road

NR324HG

Sussex Road

NR329ZZ

Harbour & Normanston

NR322AQ

Bevan Street East

NR322EL

Denmark Road

NR322TG

Wollaston Road

NR324GL

Tethys Place

NR321BL

London Road North

NR321NN

Whapload Road

NR321PJ

Alexandra Road

NR322BX

Beckham Road

NR322TE

Commercial Road

NR324HJ

Royal Avenue

NR324QW

Oulton Road

NR321BU

Battery Green Road

NR321TA

High Street

NR322DA

Stanford Street

NR322DW

Ethel Road

NR322SA

Evergreen Road

NR324AW

Yarmouth Road

NR321HE

London Road North

NR321JG

Martins Score

NR321NX

County Villas

NR322PU

Normanston Drive

NR322SH

Broom Road

NR324HH

Royal Avenue

NR321ET

London Road North

NR321HL

Gun Lane

NR321TF

Cambridge Road

NR322EQ

Denmark Road

NR322NH

Water Lane

NR322PB

Crown Meadow Court

NR324HP

St Margarets Road

NR321UR

Old Nelson Street

NR322JQ

Hervey Street

NR322QG

Skamacre Crescent

NR321JQ

Gordon Road

NR321LT

London Road North

NR321QS

Clapham Road South

NR321TQ

Church Road

NR322DR

Haward Street

NR322HB

Rotterdam Road

NR322LY

St Peters Street

NR324QT

Oulton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.